Merlin
Show/hide passwords

Show/hide passwords

Add a link near password fields to hide or show passwords.

What is Show/hide passwords?
"Show/hide passwords" is a valuable Firefox add-on designed to improve user experience in password management. It smartly introduces an option, which is positioned below the password fields, that users can effortlessly utilize to either hide or disclose their passwords. This capability ensures users input their passwords correctly, reducing potential typographical blunders.
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Version: 0.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2013-06-30
Weekly download count: 74
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 24.02K
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# 780 ▼ 7
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Summary
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Show/hide passwords is a handy and reliable Firefox extension designed to implement a new option just below password fields to show or hide the passwords.

With this extension installed, whenever you're filling a password field, you can easily enable the browser to show it, so you don't type it incorrectly.

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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Still works great as of November 2023
  • Handy for when a password is stored and forgotten
  • Has a 'Show' button next to the password for easy visibility
Cons
  • The feature is already built into Firefox making the add-on obsolete for some users
  • Does not work on all websites, sometimes it's ineffective
  • Lack of monospace font for readability when the password is revealed
Most mentioned
  • Functionality to show/hide passwords on demand
  • Redundant due to Firefox's built-in feature to toggle password display
  • Inconsistencies across different websites
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 12633041, 2024-05-03
Good
by Firefox user 18278416, 2024-03-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Show/hide passwords may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Show/hide passwords is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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